You lived partly in seclusion – either in a sheltered community such as a little village lost in the woods, or entirely alone –
for a formative part of your life. In your time apart from the clamor of society, you found quiet, solitude, a ways of living and a meaningful craft. All of that sprinkled with the incredibly ocasional, weird traveller and customer.
- Skill Proficiencies: Choose two: Medicine, Arcane, Persuasion, Insight.
- Tool Proficiencies: Choose one between some artisan's tools and kits.
- Languages: One of your choice.
- Equipment: A herbalism kit, a a [item]scroll case stuffed full of notes from your studies and old receipts, a winter blanket, and a pouch containing 5 gp
What did your shop sell? what made you leave it? What kind of parons did you had?
| d8 | A Shop in the middle of the Woods |
|---|---|
| 1 | Wood and wooden goods |
| 2 | Enchanment or other magical services |
| 3 | Potions and strange knick-knacks |
| 4 | Beautiful art |
| 5 | Lovely home-made food; fresh and to go |
| 6 | Wool and leather clothing |
| 7 | Spirituous beverages made from varied woodland flora |
| 8 | A collection of artesany from a near-by tribe |
The quiet seclusion of your extended hermitage gave you access to a unique and powerful discovery. The exact nature of this revelation depends on the nature of your seclusion. It might be a great truth about the cosmos, the deities, the powerful beings of the outer planes, or the forces of nature. It could be a site that no one else has ever seen. You might have uncovered a fact that has long been forgotten, or unearthed some relic of the past that could rewrite history. It might be information that would be damaging to the people who or consigned you to exile, and hence the reason for your return to society.
Work with your DM to determine the details of your discovery and its impact on the campaign.
Suggested Characteristics
Some hermits are well suited to a life of seclusion, whereas others chafe against it and long for company. Whether they embrace solitude or long to escape it, the solitary life shapes their attitudes and ideals. A few are driven slightly mad by their years apart from society.
| d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | I always find shopping encounters intimidating due to my past terrible clientele. |
| 2 | I am always calm, no matter what the situation. I never raise my voice or let my emotions control me. |
| 3 | The first thing I do in a new place is note the locations of everything valuable—or where such things could be hidden. |
| 4 | I love to work on behalf someone else's good, as long as I get some kind of boon out of it too. |
| 5 | I'm a bit (too) chatty and love to talk about (all) my life with anyone that passes by. |
| 6 | If someone is being rude I like to sabbotage their surroundings without them knowing. |
| 7 | Haggling is my passion. |
| 8 | I get angry easily, and even violent, with those who treat poorly other shop-keppers or alike. |
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Honor. Good prices, Quality goods, Never steal. (Lawful) |
| 2 | Freedom. Up for grabs? I'll sell it. (Chaotic) |
| 3 | Charity. I will partake with part of my goods or benefits if that will help people in need (Good) |
| 4 | Greed. No competition will be left. I will do whatever it takes to become wealthy. (Evil) |
| 5 | People. I’m loyal to my friends, not to any ideals, and everyone else can take a trip down the Styx for all I care. (Neutral) |
| 6 | Enlightment. I will discover the deepest secrets of my craft. |
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | I’m trying to pay off an old debt I owe to a generous benefactor. |
| 2 | I'm trying to form a guild of my own. |
| 3 | Something important was taken from me, justice will be made. |
| 4 | I will become the greatest of my craft. |
| 5 | I feel encumbered by mi isolation experience. I want to make a franchise in a busy city (or various ones) and forget the forest. |
| 6 | I pursue wealth, power o certain goods to secure someone's love. |
| d6 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | Everything I win through hard word I tend to spend through fun bets. |
| 2 | When faced with a choice between money and my friends, I usually choose the money. |
| 3 | No one must ever learn what I did to once safe my business from bankruptcy. |
| 4 | I have a “tell” that reveals when I’m lying. |
| 5 | I'm awful at math. Like really, really bad. |
| 6 | I'm quick to assume that someone is trying to cheat me. |
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